Location: A4 The Way of the Lion joins the main Coastway, which links Baldur’s Gate to Athkatla, to the fortress of Candlekeep. Since the bandits are mainly looking for iron, they avoid the Way of the Lion since there is no iron to be found as the travelers are mainly mages and priests who visit the library of Candlekeep. Despite the absence of bandits, you should be aware of gibberlings, wolves and bears in the area. 1- THE AMBUSH: This is the place where you and your foster father Gorion get ambushed during the night by the Armored Figure(Sarevok), Tamoko and the 2 Ogres. Despite Gorion’s best efforts, he dies in the battle and all you can do is flee. Be sure, however, to return the following morning as Gorion had 58 gp. on him and a letter from E(Elminster) explaining certain things about your situation. The Ogres usually also drop some loot. 2- STARTING POSITION: Imoen (NG, Human Female, Thief) joins you the morning after the ambush. She usually carries 3 Potions of Healing, 1 Oil of Speed and a Wand of Missiles. 3- KOLSSED: A merchant from Naskhel who unfortunately went bankrupt after the troubles at the mines and the bandit raids have started. He now lives as a hermit and has little other than directions to offer you(to the East you will join the Coastway, North is the Friendly Arm and South is Beregost). 4- MONTARON AND XZAR: My favorite duo of psychos, Montaron (NE, Halfling Male, Fighter/Thief) and Xzar (CE, Human Male, Necromancer) can become truly amusing if you listen to their comments. They also get on rather badly with Khalid and Jaheira, which makes the situation even funnier! I recommend both for an evil aligned party and even early in the game for any party(before reaching a high reputation). They will offer you some Potions of Healing for free… But to repay them, they suggest that you team up with them and go to Naskhel to meet the mayor, Berrun Ghastkill, and discuss the problems in the region. Xzar also carries 2 scrolls: Chill Touch and Larloch’s Minor Drain. 5- SPOILER (LOCATION: X 4418, Y 1956): At this point, the road will be flanked by 2 trees, one on the right and one on the left. By searching the trunk of the tree on the left you will discover a diamond, worth a good 500 gp. in any shop! 6- BINKOS: Tells you about the last caravan raided North of Beregost and also that he needs to get to Baldur’s Gate to warn the Grand Dukes. Wonder what he does on the road to Candlekeep… 7- CHASE: Another pompous nobleman, this one threatening to end his days by jumping off the cliff. Whatever you say he doesn’t jump and you get no reward at all! ------------------------- B. Black Bears G. Diseased Gibberlings W. Wolves